Tadra Kahani messages were loud and clear - August 19
The messages were portrayed loud and clear by the more than 2,000 students.
This is the comment made by Fernando Lobendahn who was one of the three judges in the Tadra Kahani with Connect last night.
Fernando Lobendahn who is the Fiji TV team leader of group broadcast operation said the themes that were chosen by the schools had an effect on people.
Dilkusha Methodist High School was crowned the new winners of the Tadra Kahani in the Senior Division last night.
In the Junior Division, Rishikul Primary School walked away as the new champion.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Unbelievable talents shown at Tadra Kahani - August 19
All 16 schools were winners.
This is what the judges of the 2011 Tadra Kahani thought after watching the performances last night.
The more than 2,000 students tore the stage apart and blew the judges and the audience away when they took centre stage.
A former participant of Tadra Kahani and now owner of Vou dance group Sachiko Miller said she was just amazed at the talents that were showcased by students.
Firsttimers to the dream story stage show, Dilkusha Methodist High School were crowned the new winners of the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect in the Senior Division last night.
In the Junior Division, Rishikul Primary School walked away as the new champion.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Dilkusha Methodist High School win 2011 Tadra Kahani - August 19
The Tadra Kahani with Connect Junior and Senior Division trophies have both gone to schools located along the Nasinu/Nausori corridor.
With their theme "Environmental Exploitation" and first timers to the dream story stage show, Dilkusha Methodist High School were crowned the new winners of the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect in the Senior Division last night.
Not only were they overall winners, Dilkusha Methodist High School also scooped the awards for the Best Concept Award, Best Set Design and Best Audience Response.
Teacher Kavita Sharan said it was through dedication and perseverance that contributed to the win.
Lomary Secondary were the first runner up while Suva Grammar school was second runner up.
In the Junior Division, Rishikul Primary School walked away as the new champion.
Class Eight students Janette Kumar and Priyanka Nambiar said that they were shocked with the announcement.
Meanwhile, International School Suva were awarded the Best Design Backdrop, Best Costume, Hair and Makeup and Best Writing while the Choreography Award went to Saint Marcellin Primary and Best Soundtrack Award went to Saint Agnes Primary School.
Story by: Selina Navuso and Sofaia Koroitanoa |
Over 2000 students to convey message - August 18
In less than two hours time, months of preparation by more than 2,000 students will take center stage conveying their messages in the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
With themes like peer pressure, parental negligence, caring for our environment, every child has only one childhood and the dangers of social networking sites, it will take the 16 schools to convince three judges through music and choreographed dance that they should be crowned champions.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Hours remain for biggest dream story stage show - August 18
With close to five hours remaining for the biggest dream story stage show to kick off this afternoon, the over 2,000 students taking part are ready to convey their messages after months of preparations.
The 16 schools taking part in the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect are currently polishing up their performances at the Vodafone Arena with most students having mixed feelings in anticipating tonight’s show.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Schools to portray important messages - August 18
These are some of the messages that you should expect to see tonight from the 16 schools that will be taking part in the Tadra Kahani Show with Connect.
This is what some students said of the theme they will portray.
Story by: Selina Navuso & Filipe Naikaso |
Tickets selling fast - August 18
Tickets to the dream story stage show, the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect is selling fast.
Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said the interest for the event is huge and it is a guessing game to see what the students will come up with.
Story by: Selina Navuso & Filipe Naikaso |
Tadra Kahani defending champs ready to go - August 18
Let the voices of the leaders of tomorrow be heard as they prepare to take part in one of the biggest international style school stage shows in the South Pacific tonight.
With themes like peer pressure, parental negligence, caring for our environment, every child has only one childhood and the dangers of social networking sites, more than 2,000 students will perform tonight in the 2011 Tadra Kahani with connect.
And the defending champions in the Junior Division, Intgernational School Suva said success lies not in being the best but in doing your best in tonight’s performance.
Student rep Ella Sinclair said they are ready for tonight.
Meanwhile, defending champions in the Senior Division, Lomary Secondary School’s Claude Crocker said "bring it on".
Story by: Selina Navuso & Filipe Naikaso |
Tadra Kahani sets platform for students - August 17
Tadra Kahani with Connect is not only about music and dance, it provides a platform for students to convey a message they are passionate about.
That is the view of Manager Connect Sitiveni Tawake.
Tawake said that while some may think otherwise of the event, Connect’s support towards the show in the past 4 years, is an indication of how it invests in projects that develop the students.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso and Selina Navuso |
Students ready to showcase talent at Tadra Kahani - August 17
The stage is set, and the students are ready.
Many months of preparations will be showcased tomorrow as our students take the stage to express their views through music and choreographed dance at the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said Tadra Kahani is not like any other local show in Fiji.
Connect General Manager David Eyre said the dream story stage show is another avenue students can receive important messages.
Meanwhile, school rehearsals are being held at the Vodafone Arena.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso & Selina Navuso |
Lomary to focus on school dropouts - August 17
School dropouts can still excel in life through their talents.
This is what defending champion of the Tadra Kahani Senior Division, Lomary Secondary School will portray at the Vodafone Arena tomorrow night.
Student rep Maria Vua believes that not doing well in school should not be used as an excuse as they have other talents that they can use.
According to latest statistics from the Education Ministry, 15% of Fiji’s children do not survive the full eight years of their primary education while an average of about 74.9% of those who start secondary education in Fiji get to Form Six and an even lesser percentage make it to Form Seven.
Story by: Selina Navuso & Filipe Naikaso |
John Wesley to elaborate on peer pressure - August 16
Fun, exciting and a lot of dancing.
This is what the students of John Wesley Primary School are going through during the last four weeks of preparation for the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Class Eight student Vatima Tatuvivei said the students always look forward to rehearsals everyday because they learn new things.
John Wesley Primary School will be out to portray their theme "Peer Pressure - Your Choice, Your Future".
Story by: Selina Navuso and Filipe Naikaso |
Young pregnant girls should be accepted in our communities - August 16
Pregnant young girls should be accepted in our communities, despite their failures.
Class Seven student Melini Navunisaravi who will be playing the part of a young pregnant girl in their performance at the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect said even though these girls make the wrong decisions, they still have a chance to better their lives through learning.
According to the Health Ministry, from 2004 to 2009 the daily average pregnancy rate of girls below the age of 19 is three girls per day with over 7,000 cases of girls between 16 to 19 years falling pregnant over the six year period.
Story by: Selina Navuso and Filipe Naikaso |
Saint Marcellin Primary against abuse - August 16
This is the plea from a Class Seven student of Saint Marcellin Primary School, Melini Navunisaravi, who will be playing the part of a young pregnant girl in their performance at the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Choreographer Jason Konrote said though getting pregnant at a very young age is wrong, we should learn to forgive our daughters.
According to the Health Ministry, from 2004 to 2009 the daily average pregnancy rate of girls below the age of 19 is 3 girls per day with over 7,000 cases of girls between 16 to 19 years falling pregnant over the six year period.
Story by: Selina Navuso & Filipe Naikaso |
Saint Thomas to give their all - August 16
If you are shy you will accomplish nothing.
This is the advice from Form Six student of Saint Thomas High School Esther Trill with only one day left for the dream story stage show to kick off.
Trill said students taking part will cherish every moment of it when they leave school.
Saint Thomas High School will be out to portray their theme "Sustainability of Fiji’s Golden Greenery."
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Buy your tickets to avoid disappointment - August 15
Buy your Tadra Kahani tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said that every year, hundreds of people miss out because they try to get tickets on the day of the show.
Story by: Selina Navuso and Filipe Naikaso |
Vodafone Arena to come alive with dance and music - August 15
With 16 schools performing in one night at this year’s Tadra Kahani with Connect, the Vodafone Arena will come alive with dance and music.
Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said this is an event not to be missed.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
International School raring to take Tadra Kahani stage - August 15
With just days to go for the Dream Story Stage show to kick off, first runners-up in the Senior Division International School Suva is raring to take to the stage.
Form Seven student Adiva Tuinanunan said they are getting ready for the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect this Thursday.
For Rame Lusi Vasukiwai, it’s conveying the theme to the audience that is a challenge as he wants it to be a memorable one for him and his final year classmates.
International School Suva’s theme is parental negligence.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa and Filipe Naikaso |
Sila Central to portray "Respect" - August 14
Respect all religions and their places of worship.
Sila Central College teacher Josaia Tuinamata said the students wanted to show their colleagues and others that "Respect is a Vital Value”" as desecrating prayer places which brings about tension in the community.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
Peer pressure main issue for John Wesley - August 14
Preparing for the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect has taught the students of John Wesley Primary School teamwork and how to dance.
John Wesley Class Eight student Vatima Tatuvivei said with the theme, "Peer Pressure - Your Choice, Your Future", he is enjoying every bit of their preparations.
The Education Ministry has confirmed from the analysis of school records in 2010 that there were 21 cases of alcohol consumption, 72 cigarette smoking cases, 15 cases of marijuana smoking and 38 sex related offences in primary schools.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
International School Nadi to portray Journey to Redemption - August 12
It is through the many challenges in life that you become stronger person.
Students of International School Nadi will be shedding light on this message with their theme "Journey to Redemption" at the 2011 Tadra kahani with Connect next week.
Form Six student Natasha Coffey believes youths go through different phases of temptations however she said there are also chances that come along with it.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa and Filipe Naikaso |
Tadra Kahani a good opportunity to learn says Rishikul - August 12
Taking part in the dream story stage show is a good opportunity to learn about important issues raised by our peers.
That is the belief of students of Rishikul Primary School who will be taking part for the third year in a row in next week’s 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Class Eight student Janet Kumar said they will be portraying their theme:"Act now or face the Consequences", adding that they are all looking forward to what the other schools’ messages are on the night.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa and Filipe Naikaso |
Saint Thomas High School lobby for halting deforestation - August 11
More needs to be done to sustain the forests that we have and steps should be taken now to stop illegal logging and deforestation.
That’s the call from students of Saint Thomas High School in Lautoka who will be performing in next Thursday’s Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Student rep Esther Trill said while the government successfully accomplished its one million tree planting campaign, more awareness is needed.
Responding to the call by Saint Thomas High School, Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forest Commander Viliame Naupoto said he agreed with the students and the government is taking the necessary steps.
Story by: Shalvin Deo |
ISS students win Tadra Kahani poster competition - August 11
It takes commitment to be chosen amongst many.
That was the reaction from Isabella Matthews of International School Suva after being announced alongside Sam Hall as winners of the 2011 Tadra Kahani Poster Competition with Connect.
Matthews and Hall said that to be announced winners of the competition today where hundreds of entries were given in, one has to be fully committed.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
Time management important says Marcellin Primary - August 11
Time management is important when you are in the Tadra Kahani team.
This is the advice from students of St Marcellin Primary as they prepare for the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Class Eight student Unaisi Ciri said that since the school is taking part for the first time, their main aim is to portray their theme "Child within a child."
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
St Agnes Primary to portray child abuse - August 10
Apart from raising awareness on the rising cases of child abuse in the country, students of St Agnes Primary School will use the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect to build their self esteem.
The 80-member team will be portraying their theme, "Child abuse: every child has a story."
Class Eight students Olly Daugunu and Miriama Gavidi said the students are psyched up for the event.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso and Sofaia Koroitanoa |
St Marcellin Primary to elaborate on teenage pregnancy - August 10
Falling into peer pressure and the consumption of alcohol and drugs is a contributing factor to teenage pregnancy in Fiji.
St Marcellin Primary School teacher Jason Konrote said with their theme "Child within a Child" they will be pleading at the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect next week for those pregnant young girls to be accepted in our community, despite their failure.
According to the Health Ministry from 2004 to 2009 the daily average pregnancy rate of girls below the age of 19 is 3 girls per day with over 7,000 cases of girls between 16 to 19 years falling pregnant over the six year period.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
St Marcellin Primary to show "A Child within a Child" - August 09
Teenage pregnancy is an issue that is prevalent among young girls in Fiji today.
That is the main reason why St Marcellin Primary School is addressing their topic "A Child within a Child" at next week’s 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Choreographer Jason Konrote said they feel that the topic is relevant and it portrays how a young girl gets pregnant and how the community she lives in, views her.
According to the Health Ministry from 2004 to 2009 the daily average pregnancy rate of girls below the age of 19 is 3 girls per day.
A total of 7,705 cases of girls between the ages of 16 to 19 were pregnant over the six year period and from this, 71 cases involved girls at the age of 15 years.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
RSMS confident to stamp their mark - August 09
Although they are newcomers, students of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Memorial School are confident of stamping their mark in next week’s 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
The 80-member team from RSMS will be conveying their theme "Uniting Fiji through Volunteerism".
Student representative Jone Fotofili said have been holding constant rehearsals and are looking forward to the challenges from the other schools.
This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa |
RSMS students call for unity - August 09
It is working together that will keep us united.
That’s the belief of the students of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Memorial School with their theme "Uniting Fiji through Volunteerism" in next week’s 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Student representative Jone Fotofili said they are aiming to empower youths to take responsibility for the needs of others by being actively involved in community work.
This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa |
Peer pressure to blame for wrong decisions - August 07
Most students do not know the importance of making the right decisions.
This is why the students of John Wesley Primary School will be out to portray to students what happens when students make wrong decisions, during the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Class 8 student Vatima Tatukivei said most students cannot make right decisions because of peer pressure.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Dilkusha Methodist stresses importance of preserving our forests - August 07
Villagers should think twice before letting people come and do logging in their farms.
Students of Nausori based Dilkusha Methodist High School will be stressing the importance of preserving our forests in this year’s Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Liaison teacher Kavita Sharan said the students will be stressing on environmental exploitation and its effects on the future generation.
Story by: Shalvin Deo |
No future if deforestation continues - August 06
There will be no future if deforestation continues at its current rate.
This is the message that will be portrayed by the students of Dilkusha Methodist High School in this year’s Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Liaison teacher Kavita Sharan said people tend to forget that if they cut a tree they should at same time plant one.
Story by: Shalvin Deo |
Rishikul Primary to elaborate on natural disasters - August 06
Millions of dollars in damages is incurred in Fiji through natural disasters.
A major contributing factor to this large sum is due to people’s ignorance not taking disaster warnings or taking the precautionary measures required.
This message of ignorance will be portrayed by the students of Rishikul Primary School in this year’s Tadra Kahani 2011 with Connect.
Liaison teacher Selai Vosalotaki said they chose the topic after seeing a trend where young people mostly lose their lives during natural disasters.
She said students should adhere to the warnings issued by authorities.
Story by: Shalvin Deo |
Rishikul Primary to portray message on natural disasters - August 05
Most people do not take the natural disasters warning seriously.
That is the view from Rishikul Primary School as they prepare to perform at the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
With their theme "Act now or face the consequences", class 8 student Priyanka Nambiar said that people in Fiji should learn from what transpired in Samoa and Japan where peoples’ lives were lost through natural disasters.
She said the trend in Fiji is when there is a Tsunami warning issued, people are seen near sea walls.
Story by: Shalvin Deo |
ISS targets parents - August 05
It is 6am. Do you know where your parents are?
This is the message students of International School Suva will be out to portray to the public during the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Form 7 student Rame Vasukiwai said most of the time the message in the media has been "It’s 10pm. Do you know where your children are"?
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Children are vulnerable to danger on streets - August 04
Children who spend most of their time on the streets don’t know the dangers they are exposed to.
This is the message from students of International School Suva who will take part in the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Form Seven student Rame Vasukiwai said the youth will always try to experiment things they see.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
ISS to portray message to parents - August 04
Many parents are irresponsible.
This is the view of Form 7 student Rame Vasukiwai of International School Suva.
His comments come as they get ready to send out their message during the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
He said childrens behavior will always reflect what they have been taught or what they see at home.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso |
Tacirua Primary to highlight decision making - August 03
Making wise decisions.
That’s the message students of Tacirua Primary School will be out to portray in the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect.
Class 8 student Selina Nailevu said that "Students drop out of school because of the wrong decisions they make."
Over the past few years, Police have raised serious concern about glue sniffing, smoking and truancy.
This year 1,200 students from 16 schools will take part in Tadra Kahani.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
Lack of support leads to wrong decisions - August 03
Lack of support from home is the main reason why young people make the wrong decisions and fall into temptations.
That is the message from Iliesa Moceituba, a class 7 student of Tacirua Primary School as they prepare to portray their theme "Making Wise Decisions" in the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect this month.
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that students as young as 10 years old are sniffing glue with most cases being reported from primary schools in the Suva-Nausori district.
The analysis of schools records in 2010 show that there were 21 cases of alcohol consumption, 72 cigarette smoking cases, 15 cases of marijuana smoking and 38 sex-related offences in primary schools.
1,200 students from 16 schools will take part in the Tadra Kahani to highlight issues that concern them.
Story by: Selina Navuso |
Saint Agnes to bring attention to child abuse - August 02
The rise in child abuse cases in the country has prompted a primary school in Suva to join in the fight to raise awareness about this important national issue.
Students of Saint Agnes Primary School will be out to portray their theme "Child abuse, every child has a story" in the 2011 Tadra Kahani with Connect this month.
According to Police statistics, child neglect is the leading form of child abuse in the country with a total of 703 cases reported for the years 2001 to 2010.
Following the abuse cases, sexual abuse ranks as the second highest with a total of 626 cases reported while 458 cases have been reported for physical abuse in the past 10 years.
Class eight student Olly No’ora said there will be tough competition from other schools in Tadra Kahani but their main aim is to portray their message.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa |
Champaignat Institute to portray importance of childhood - August 01
Every child has only one childhood.
That’s the message students of Marist Champaignat Institute will be out to portray in the 2011 Tadra Kahani.
Year Two vocational student Filipe Noa said students who drop out of school still have the talent and skills to excel in life and it is through vocational schools that they can achieve this.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa |
ISS Primary to promote environment - July 27
Defending champion in the Primary Division, International School Suva, are back for this year’s Tadra Kahani.
Class 4 student Joshua Taula said this year they have chosen to portray the message of preserving our environment with the theme "Treasures of the World".
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa |
Students get ready for Tadra Kahani - July 26
It’s time again for the country’s students to share their messages through art, song and dance as less than a month remains for the 2011 Tadra Kahani.
A total of 16 schools will feature in this year’s Tadra Kahani as it was officially launched this morning with internet service provider company Connect as the official sponsor of the event.
Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said as the dream story stage show marks its 16th year, over 100 schools have taken part since 1995.
Jackson said Tadra Kahani has been an effective platform for students to convey issues that they are passionate about.
Meanwhile, Connect General Manager David Eyre, who handed over a cheque of $30,000, said they support the development of the youth in the country through such initiatives.
At the moment, defending champion Lomary Secondary School, Saint Thomas High School, International School Suva, Suva Grammar School, Cathedral Secondary, Sila Central High, Dilkusha Methodist High School, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Memorial School and Marist Champagnat School are confirmed for the Senior Division.
In the Junior Division, defending champion International School Suva, John Wesley Primary School, Marcellin Primary School, International School Nadi, St Agnes Primary, Tacirua Primary and Rishikul Primary School will be taking part.
Tadra Kahani will be held on August 18th.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa |
